How to travel from Ulm to Trier, Germany

The distance between Ulm and Trier is around 392km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ulm to Trier by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TrierUlm if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Luxembourg (LUX).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hbf and then to Trier Hbf.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Saarbrücken bus station and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Trier.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance392km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulm and Trier

There are several options for getting from Ulm to Trier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Ulm and Trier is around 392km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Ulm and Trier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulm to Trier is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulm and Trier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ulm and Trier. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ulm to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mannheim Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity, ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Regional and Süwex run train services between Ulm and Trier. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ulm and Trier. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ulm to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saarbrücken bus station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and Odri run regular bus services between Ulm and Trier. Buses run once a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulm to Trier. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Luxembourg (LUX). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Trier is Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Trier. Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ulm and Trier. The distance is around 392km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulm to Trier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ulm and Trier

Transport options from Ulm to Trier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€270($270)
every 4 hours485km (301 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane4h 50m
€290($290)
hourly496km (308 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€100($100)
hourly416km (258 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€20($20)
once a week397km (247 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€52($52)
on demand392km (244 miles)

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Airports near Trier

The following major airports near Trier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Trier
SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Trier
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Trier